The furnace is a vital component in your heating and air conditioning system. If the furnace is not functioning properly, your airflow will reduced. Also, if there are any mildew, allergens, dust, or odors in the furnace compartment, they will be circulated through your home. So furnace cleaning is a vital maintenance task if you want to ensure great air quality in your home. This article explains the best tools and supplies to use to clean your furnace for better air quality in your home.
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All homeowners would like to save money on their energy bill. And if you are not careful, you can easily overpay when trying to keep your house at a comfortable temperature. This is why it is important that homeowners understand what they can do to keep their energy bill down. Here are a couple simple things that you can do to keep your house comfortable and your energy bill low.
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The flame rollout switch is an essential furnace safety feature that makes sure the area around the burner doesn't become a hazard for a fire or carbon monoxide leak. If the switch senses either of these possibilities, the unit will turn off. Or a broken switch can turn off your unit even if one of those dangers isn't present.
If you suspect a problem with the flame rollout switch, first follow the instructions in your owner's manual for resetting the switch and then test the unit.
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Inadequate airflow in an air conditioning system usually causes a drop in performance. This is because an air conditioner depends on the balance between warm air supply and the refrigerant's heat absorption rate to maintain an efficient heat-exchange process. Therefore, if you want to ensure that your system's performance remains at its peak, you should look out for the following restricted airflow signs.
Evaporator coil icing
One of the main effects of the imbalance between rate of air supply and the refrigerant's heat absorption rate is coil icing.
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Water heaters ensure you have plenty of hot water. However, they can be a source of energy waste because the stored water eventually cools and needs to be reheated periodically. If you have an insulated furnace, this rate of cooling is significantly slowed. Unless you were there when the water heater was purchased, it can be difficult to tell just by looking at the machine whether it is insulated or not.
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